Wicking

Description

The flow of a liquid along the surface of a solid due to capillary action. Capillary action is caused by the attraction of the liquid molecules to each other and to the solid surface.

Synonyms and Related Terms

capillarity (AAT); capillary action; capillary attraction

Resources and Citations

• Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988

• Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000